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A few weeks ago, I was at the welcoming LGBT Community Center on west 13th Street in New York City. I wanted to look at the space at the BGSQD (bookstore/event hall) within this well-known community center. As you might expect, all their restrooms are LGBT-friendly. I eventually had to use the facilities so I… Read More »

When Your Child Is Coming Out: • Remain calm and focused on what he/she reveals. • Give a hug and say “I love you.” • Tell your child how proud you are that she divulged such an important facet of herself. • You might ask how long he has known and why he feels he… Read More »

In our gender binary society, bisexuals or simply “bis” are given a bum rap. They are criticized for “sitting on the fence” and not choosing to either be a lesbian or a heterosexual. Lesbians don’t like them because they sleep with the enemy. Some see them as sexually greedy because they have sex with both… Read More »

How Does Your LGBT Child Measure Up To His Heterosexual Peers? Did you know that?: • LGBT youth are more likely to smoke, drink, use drugs. • They are twice as likely to have attempted suicide. • Due to harassment and discrimination, LGBT youth are more anxious, prone to depression, and substance abuse disorders.… Read More »